Family By Design

Growing up often means stepping out on your own, but independence doesn’t have to mean disconnection. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to leave home, establish healthy independence, and build your own life while continuing to honor, love, and stay connected to your family.

Being single isn’t a problem that needs to be solved, yet sometimes the way we talk to single people can make it feel that way. In this episode, we discuss how to encourage and support single people without pressure, assumptions, or awkward questions—and how the Church and families can better honor the season God has them in.

Waiting for the right person can be difficult, especially when it feels like everyone around you is moving into the season you’ve been praying for. In this episode, we talk about what it means to wait well, trust God with your future spouse, and use your season of singleness to become who God is calling you to be.

Not every problem needs an immediate solution—sometimes people just need someone willing to listen. In this episode, we talk about the difference between feeling heard and being fixed, and how intentional listening can create greater trust, connection, and understanding in our families.

There’s a difference between raising children who simply obey and raising children who understand why they make the choices they do. In this episode, we explore the difference between compliance and character, and how intentional, Christ-centered parenting can shape a child’s heart—not just their behavior.

Sometimes what feels like good parenting is actually about making life easier for us. In this episode, we take an honest look at selfish parenting—how our own comfort, image, fears, and expectations can shape the way we raise our children, and what it looks like to parent from God’s heart instead.

Few parenting topics create more debate than spanking. What does the Bible actually teach, and how should Christian parents approach discipline today? In this episode, we take an honest, Scripture-centered look at biblical discipline, the heart behind correction, and how to raise children in both truth and love.

Discipline isn't about making our children pay for their mistakes—it's about helping them grow through them. In this episode, we explore the difference between consequences and punishment, how God's heart for discipline shapes our parenting, and how correction can lead to wisdom, responsibility, and restoration.

Every season of parenting comes with new joys, new challenges, and new opportunities to lead our children toward Christ. In this episode, we explore how parenting changes as children grow, what remains constant through every stage, and how to intentionally love, guide, and disciple them along the way.

Parenting is about more than correcting behavior—it's about shaping the heart. In this episode, we explore what it means to intentionally train our children in the ways of the Lord, building character, faith, and wisdom that will guide them for a lifetime.

What does it look like to build a legacy that lasts? In this special episode, Ashley and Carlie Terradez share their journey of faith, lessons from ministry and marriage, and how living intentionally according to God's Word can leave an eternal impact on your family.

Lasting marriages aren't built on feelings alone—they're built on commitment, grace, and a shared purpose. In this episode, we explore what helps couples stay together through life's challenges and how God strengthens relationships that are rooted in Him.

How important is sex in marriage, really? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about intimacy, emotional connection, expectations, and how couples can cultivate a healthy, God-honoring view of sex within marriage.

Conflict doesn't have to be something we fear or avoid—it can become an opportunity for growth. In this episode, we explore how to handle disagreements with wisdom, humility, and grace, and how healthy conflict resolution helps build stronger marriages, healthier families, and deeper relationships.

Whether we realize it or not, every family is in a battle. Not against each other, but against the forces that seek to divide, distract, and destroy what God is building. In this episode, we talk about spiritual warfare, protecting your home, and how to stand firm in faith when the war is on.

Every family is built on something—whether intentional or not. In this episode, we talk about the importance of establishing godly values, how those values shape the culture of our homes, and why clarity in what matters most creates stronger marriages and families.

People often say opposites attract—but does being different actually create a stronger relationship? In this episode, we explore personality differences, compatibility, communication, and how healthy relationships are built through understanding, growth, and shared values.

Culture often tells us to chase chemistry and feelings, but lasting relationships are built on much more than emotion alone. In this episode, we explore what it really means to find “the one,” how wisdom and spiritual alignment matter in relationships, and what healthy foundations look like before marriage.

Pressure can either push us into survival mode or lead us toward deeper dependence on God. In this episode, we unpack practical ways to regulate under stress, recognize emotional overload, and respond with wisdom and self-control in our relationships.

Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted but couldn’t explain why? In this episode, we talk about hidden overwhelm, emotional overload, and how slowing down with God can help us recognize what’s really happening beneath the surface.

In the moment, reacting feels natural—but it often leads to regret. Responding, on the other hand, requires intention and self-control. In this episode, we explore the difference between reacting and responding, and how inviting God into our emotions helps us lead our marriages and families with wisdom instead of impulse.

Emotional triggers can feel sudden, but they’re often rooted in something deeper. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize those patterns, bring them before God, and begin the process of healing so they no longer control how we show up in marriage and family life.

Spiritual activity can look like growth—but it doesn’t always mean transformation. In this episode, we explore the difference between being spiritually busy and emotionally mature, and why true growth in Christ impacts both our inner life and our relationships at home.

Many of us were taught—directly or indirectly—that emotions are something to suppress. This episode unpacks the deeper reasons we avoid what we feel, how it shapes our identity and relationships, and how inviting God into our emotions leads to healing and wholeness.

Emotions were never meant to control us—but they were never meant to be ignored either. In this episode, we talk about why learning to name and understand our emotions matters, and how emotional awareness helps us respond with wisdom in our marriages and families.

Striving says we have to earn acceptance. The love of God says we already belong. In this episode, we explore the difference between living from pressure and living from identity, and how resting in God’s love creates healthier relationships at home.

Many of us learned to survive instead of rest, striving instead of trusting.In this episode, we unpack the orphan heart, where it comes from, and how God’s love brings healing that transforms the way we show up in marriage, parenting, and family life.

When our confidence depends on people, it will always feel fragile.This episode explores the difference between approval-seeking and God-centered confidence, and how anchoring our identity in Christ changes the way we lead, love, and show up at home.

Comparison may be common, but it doesn’t have to be normal.In Part 2, we look at how Scripture reshapes our thinking, how gratitude and obedience break the cycle, and how living secure in Christ leads to peace in our homes.

It’s easy to scroll, look around, and feel like we’re falling behind.In Part 1 of this episode, we talk about how comparison takes root, the pressure it creates in marriage and family life, and how returning to our identity in Christ helps us step out of the trap.

In a world that measures value by productivity and success, it’s easy to believe we are only as good as what we do.In this episode, we talk about finding our worth in Christ—not in performance—and how living from grace instead of striving brings freedom to marriage, family, and faith.

We all wear roles—spouse, parent, caregiver—but God calls us to more than just what we do.In this episode, we explore discovering our identity in Christ, why who we are before our roles matters, and how a grounded faith shapes healthier marriages and stronger families.

In this episode titled “We Didn’t Stay on Topic,” the conversation takes a few unexpected turns but lands on a powerful truth.

In this episode of Family by Design, we unpack what it truly means to build a family with intention—spiritually, financially, and emotionally. Today we’re asking a big question: Is debt okay? We break down healthy vs. harmful debt and how your financial choices shape the legacy you’re creating for your family.

This podcast explores how to equip your children with the ability to discern right from wrong in a world full of mixed messages. We’ll talk about the difference between being judgmental and having sound judgment rooted in wisdom and truth. The goal is to help parents raise kids who can think wisely, and stand firm in their values.

In this episode of Family by Design, we explore the difference between fighting with your family and fighting for your family. Conflict is unavoidable, but the way we approach it can either tear relationships apart or strengthen them. Join us as we discuss practical ways to shift perspective, build unity, and turn tension into growth.

In this episode of Family by Design, we dive into the meaning of romance beyond flowers and fancy dinners. We talk about how love is expressed in everyday life and what truly makes someone feel cherished. Join us as we explore practical and heartfelt ways to “spell” romance in your own family story.

In this episode, we explore how being present can strengthen your marriage and deepen your connection with your family. From putting down your phone to truly listening, small shifts can create lasting impact. Discover the power of showing up fully in the moments that matter most.

In this episode, we explore why giving your kids freedom isn’t something to fear but a step toward building trust, confidence, and responsibility. We’ll talk about healthy boundaries, age-appropriate independence, and how to let go without losing connection. Parenting with faith means guiding, not controlling—and this conversation will help you do just that.

What does it truly mean to be “marriage material”? In this episode, we explore the qualities that build lasting, God-honoring relationships—beyond the surface and into the heart. Whether you’re single, dating, or already married, this conversation will challenge your perspective and help you grow into the kind of person who builds a strong and faithful family by design.

In this episode of Family by Design, we dive into the importance of not settling in relationships from a biblical perspective. “Don’t Settle” explores how trusting God’s timing and standards leads to relationships that reflect His purpose and glory. Join us for a faith-filled conversation on knowing your worth in Christ, waiting on His best, and building a God-centered love that lasts.

This week Kent and Liz talk about their views on young marriage.

This week Kent and Liz talk about letting your husband lead and how important this is to a healthy home.

In this weeks episode of Family By Design Kent and Liz talk about the lie that feminism has brought into our society.

In this weeks Family By Design Kent and Liz finish their series on "Quality Connection" in talking about having quality connection with your family.

This week Kent and Liz continue in their series on quality connection.

This week Kent and Liz talk about how to have quality connection in the bedroom.

This week Kent and Liz start a Brand new series called Quality Communication.

This week Kent and Liz talk about teaching your kids vital things for their life.

This week Kent and Liz have a special guest and discuss how important it is to stay engaged in the season and moment that you are in.